City To Explore Sites For Developers To Build Assisted-living Center

DARIEN — A few developers are interested in opening an assisted-living center in Darien, but the city plans to identify potential parcels for the development before considering the issue further.

Jo Ellen Charlton, the city's director of community development, said she has received requests from developers looking for 5 to 10 acres on which to build such a center. Charlton said no parcels are available that are zoned for such a project.

She asked the council Monday whether the city was interested in pursuing such a development, considering space limits. Council members suggested identifying potential parcels as a first step.